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Ministry of Education

Manager, Psychological Services

Ministry of Education

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What the role is

As a Manager, Psychological Services in the Special Educational Needs Division, you will be part of team involved in contributing to the development of policies and programmes to strengthen the support for students with special educational needs (SEN).

What you will be working on

• Develop, implement and monitor new initiatives to enhance the capacity of school management teams and teachers in supporting the teaching and learning of students with special educational needs (e.g. strategies to support the capacity building of school personnel, including how teacher could apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and e-pedagogy) • Partner internal stakeholders (e.g. MOE Psychologists) to engage and work with school management teams to improve the structures and processes to support students with SEN • Collaborate with various stakeholders (e.g. school personnel, other ministries, external agencies etc) in matters relating to special educational needs • Develop, plan, conduct and facilitate communication to schools and HQ personnel on implementation of intervention programmes

What we are looking for

• Good interpersonal skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong critical and analytical thinking skills • Ability to work in diverse teams • Strong organisational awareness; ability to work with internal and external stakeholders • Embrace change and able to navigate complexities • Preferably at least 2 - 3 years of experience in managing projects and working with various stakeholders • Experience related to SEN would be an advantage In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.